Chapter
The Political Weaponization of Bigotry Against Marginalized Groups
26:03 - 32:44 (06:41)
Rush Limbaugh turned the basic humanity of marginalized people into a political talking point and framed bigotry as a political stance to oppose on principle rather than hate. He provided the more libertarian right with a secular justification for bigotry against gay people, single mothers, and women in general.
Clips
This podcast episode discusses the groundbreaking portrayal of gay people in a popular 1990s TV show as normal and functional members of society, challenging stereotypes and prejudices prevalent during that time.
26:03 - 29:49 (03:45)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the groundbreaking portrayal of gay people in a popular 1990s TV show as normal and functional members of society, challenging stereotypes and prejudices prevalent during that time.
ChapterThe Political Weaponization of Bigotry Against Marginalized Groups
EpisodePart Two: The Rush Limbaugh Episodes with Paul F. Tompkins
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Rush Limbaugh provided the more libertarian right with a secular justification for bigotry against gay people and single mothers and women in general, by turning the basic humanity of marginalized people into a political talking point, thereby framing their bigotry as a political stance.
29:49 - 32:44 (02:55)
Summary
Rush Limbaugh provided the more libertarian right with a secular justification for bigotry against gay people and single mothers and women in general, by turning the basic humanity of marginalized people into a political talking point, thereby framing their bigotry as a political stance.